Im 39, 5ft and 130lbs. Tummy tuck over a year ago. I had a revision to an area where it keloided. My revision became hypertrophic after going back to full workouts. I was given only 1 steroid injection. Surgeon wants to wait and see if it resolves itself and he will fix the scar again. However, there’s a huge dent from fat atrophy and skin is so thin, you can see underneath it. It can be painful some days and feels like tearing. What can be done to fix this?
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Dear amommymakeover,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like there is not much loose skin. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more...
Drainage from the belly button so far out from your surgery often times can be an infection of the stitch that was used to tie your muscles together. Many surgeons use permanent sutures to tie the muscles together, myself included. These can on occasion become infected, and usually the first...
It is not uncommon for some patients to experience a "muffin top" after a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). This can happen due to several reasons, including residual fat deposits, swelling, or insufficient skin removal. Here are some potential causes and solutions:
Potential Causes
Residual Fat...
